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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC
USDOT 2497935 · MC865522 · EIN 46-5051284 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1111 EAST TOUHY AVE SUITE 280, DES PLAINES, IL, 60018
(847) 827-3400 · ROBERT LARSON
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
167 / 203
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
162 / 773
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT01560A · eff 05/12/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance495 pts
Unsafe Driving207 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance72 pts
Other50 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance6 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 100 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 80 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 27 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 25 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
IA22
KY21
OH19
MN19
MO16
IL15
PA15
KS10
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.57 | 0.58 | ≈33–40% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.12 | ≈25–32% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.12 | 3.17 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.04 | 0.05 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 43% · Speeding 29% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 94% · False log / RODS 4% · Other 1%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 37% (7 OOS) · Brakes 36% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 20 inspections, 19 violations, 1 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 1 OOS · 63%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.100C-C ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.34).
2. Other4 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLSR, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 11%
395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.09).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.100C-C ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | YPSILANTI, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2025 | NEWPORT, MN | ✓ | ||
| 11/26/2025 | INDIAN CREEK ESTATES, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/13/2025 | CRESTWOOD, KY | 2 | ||
| 04/03/2025 | TROY, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/28/2024 | PLEASANT HILL, IA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 10/25/2024 | NOVI, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/24/2024 | IA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
33 incomplete vehicle17 trailer15 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT LARSON
Recordable crash rate
0.5 / MM mi
Annual mileage
7.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
178
Registered since
2014-04-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers (44 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR-GROUND XPRESS INC | 259447 | 5 VINs | strong |
| CROSS EXPRESS COMPANY | 1375756 | 4 VINs | strong |
| AL LARSON INCORPORATED | 1085226 | officer | strong |
| C A LARSON & SONS | 2394118 | officer | strong |
| FEDERATION TRUCKING LLC | 1212062 | officer | strong |
| INTRA-STRUCTURES INC | 331542 | officer | strong |
| LARSON GENERAL CONTRACTING INC | 3179279 | officer | strong |
| LARSON HOTSHOT SERVICE INC | 1306947 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AL LARSON INCORPORATED (USDOT 1085226, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
04/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.2M mi reported (2025)
05/12/2023 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT01560A
05/12/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z20422
01/09/2023 — Insurance name changed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z20422
12/06/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2022)
12/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z20422
05/12/2015 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 1 304 494
05/12/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/21/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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